View Full Version : Need help w/ Metal Polishing!!
bad306lx
02-15-2007, 11:26 AM
I attempted to do a search on here, and google as well and have pretty much found no clear way to do this. Does anyone know of any highly detailed How To`s on how to polish metal?
I`m looking at polishing my intake manifold, throttle body, egr spacer, a/c compressor, power steering and alternator brackets, basically anything metal under my hood that I can make pretty.
Any direction is greatly appreciated.
coupe
02-15-2007, 11:39 AM
Sand paper, lots and lots of it
bad306lx
02-15-2007, 11:47 AM
Sand paper, lots and lots of it
What about hand tools? Dremel maybe? A highly detailed, step by step DIY page would be awesome.
coupe
02-15-2007, 11:53 AM
I polished my upper intake manifold with sand paper, started at a very course grit and worked my way down to 1500 grit. I also used a dremel for tight spaces. Looks like chrome now.
Nobody taught me and i didnt have any DIY references. I just used common sense.
joshtpa
02-15-2007, 01:35 PM
I used a dremel.
OGauge4Me
02-15-2007, 01:57 PM
Will you be removing the parts from the car? Also do you have access to a stand mounted buffer? If you do check out Caswell Plating. I use their polishing compounds with successful results.
Plating Kits Electroplating Kits Aluminum Anodizing Kits Powder Coating Systems Metal Polishing And Buffing Supplies - Caswell Inc. (http://www.caswellplating.com/)